Comparison

Lanternium vs Stonica

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lanternium

Features
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Lanternium is an adventure puzzle game in which the main character - Raccoon find himself in a magical world. Soon he realized that this world is full of dangers and it's dwellers are in serious trouble... You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home! Features: - Puzzles with colors that can be solved with the magic lantern; - 3 fabulous locations containing; - 80 game levels with a unique style and different mechanics; - Hardcore mode for the players who are ready for the most difficult challenges.

About

Stonica

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Stack it, slot it, clear it. Stonica is a calming block puzzle where the challenge is stacking the right tiles together and slotting them onto their matching pins to clear the board. Sort and stack tiles by shape and color. Slot each stack onto its matching pin. There's more than one way to clear the board — the fun is in finding a path that works. No ads, no timers, no pressure. Just a calm, focused and magical atmosphere built for thinking clearly. Simple enough to pick up in seconds. Deep enough to keep you thinking for hours. What makes Stonica different: - Stack & slot mechanic — match shape and color, then place tiles onto the right pins - No ads, ever — pure, uninterrupted play - No timers, no pressure — solve at your own pace - Optional in-app purchases — never required to play or progress - Multiple paths to clear each board — play your way - Levels that start calm and grow genuinely challenging - Clean, focused design that gets out of your way Whether you solve in silence or lose track of time entirely, Stonica rewards sharp thinking. Take your time, find your path, and enjoy a calm puzzle journey. Enjoying the game? A quick review helps us keep improving it for you.

Screenshots

Lanternium4 screens
Stonica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lanternium at none against Stonica's 6. Lanternium also leads on price ($0.49 vs $4.99). Stonica's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 28 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lanternium costs $0.49 and Stonica $4.99 up front. Stonica sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Lanternium asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lanternium ships an update every 28 months, Stonica every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lanternium versus Stonica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanterniumStonica
Price$0.49 — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAleksey EvdokimovSamet Baykul

In-app purchases

None

Lanternium

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Stonica

One-time6
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
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  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$59.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Lanternium free?
Lanternium costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stonica free?
Stonica costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Lanternium or Stonica have ads?
Neither Lanternium nor Stonica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lanternium or Stonica?
Lanternium ships an update every 28 months, and Stonica every 3 days. Most recently, Lanternium was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stonica on October 24, 2026.

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